1993 Plymouth Voyager

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1993 Plymouth Voyager
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
623
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
12

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 31 complaints 1985 1986: 53 complaints 1987: 85 complaints 1988: 96 complaints 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1990: 234 complaints 1991: 531 complaints 1992: 710 complaints 1993: 623 complaints 1993 623 1994: 541 complaints 1995: 337 complaints 1996: 756 complaints 1997: 346 complaints 1997 1998: 323 complaints 1999: 273 complaints 2000: 168 complaints 2000
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1984 1985: 31 complaints 1986: 53 complaints 1986 1987: 85 complaints 1988: 96 complaints 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1990: 234 complaints 1990 1991: 531 complaints 1992: 710 complaints 1993: 623 complaints 1993 623 1994: 541 complaints 1995: 337 complaints 1996: 756 complaints 1996 1997: 346 complaints 1998: 323 complaints 1998 1999: 273 complaints 2000: 168 complaints 2000
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 22 complaints 1984 1985: 31 complaints 1985 1986: 53 complaints 1986 1987: 85 complaints 1987 1988: 96 complaints 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1989 1990: 234 complaints 1990 1991: 531 complaints 1991 1992: 710 complaints 1992 1993: 623 complaints 1993 623 1994: 541 complaints 1994 1995: 337 complaints 1995 1996: 756 complaints 1996 1997: 346 complaints 1997 1998: 323 complaints 1998 1999: 273 complaints 1999 2000: 168 complaints 2000

1993: 623 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19834
198422
198531
198653
198785
198896
1989169
1990234
1991531
1992710
1993623
1994541
1995337
1996756
1997346
1998323
1999273
2000168

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

29% · 178 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Plymouth Voyager. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 96V099000 (Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock).

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-14

Power train

15% · 91 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASH
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Transmission slips out of gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-19

Seat belts

13% · 84 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage and buckle assembly.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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My son was in a 1993 Plymouth Voyager that left the road and rolled six times. I believe he had his seatbelt on, but that it failed him. He was ejected from the vehicle and died four days later.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-19

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREDEATH

Steering

9% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing pump and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 12 investigations · oldest first

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    1993Complaint volume 623 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1993-08-26Wheels93V098000 The 15 inch wheels have malformed lug nut seat configuration which causes poor nut-to-wheel contact and centering of the wheel during installation.

    Remedy: The road and spare wheels with the malformed lug nut seat configuration will be replaced.

  3. I
    1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
  4. I
    1994-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-29 ABS braking system fails
  5. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking system fails
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    1995-09-29Latches/locks/linkages95I001001 Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.…

    Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles beginning September 1995.

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    1995-12-22Latches/locks/linkages95I001005 Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans with remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.…

    Remedy: Chrysler will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during December 1995.

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    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  9. I
    1996-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
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    1996-09-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V099000 The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.

    Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (Except for the…

  11. I
    1996-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1997-05-16 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
  12. I
    1997-03-12Defect petitionClosed 1997-04-02 Windshield wiper failure
  13. I
    1997-04-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-09-30 Windshield wiper failure
  14. I
    1997-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1999-07-27 Front windshield wiper
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    1997-12-08Seat belts97V148000 Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. The buckle would then be…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.

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    1997-12-08Seat belts97V149000 Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.

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    1999-04-19Recall queryOpen Rear liftgate support
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    1999-08-02Air bags99V113000 Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after…

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.

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    1999-08-30Structure99V213000 Vehicle description: mini vans. The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. If the bolt is loose, the gas strut is…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (And integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers…

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    2000-03-27Visibility99V189000 Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.

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    2000-05-01Recall queryClosed 2002-04-01 Steering wheel separation
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    2000-11-06Steering00V305000 Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured July 1992 through June 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from July 1992 through September 1993.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in…

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    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 178 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 91 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 84 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V098000 · Wheels
  • Recall 95I001001 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001005 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 97V148000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 97V149000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 99V113000 · Air bags
  • Recall 99V213000 · Structure
  • Recall 99V189000 · Visibility
  • Recall 00V305000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Plymouth Voyager is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Plymouth Voyager?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Plymouth Voyager have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.